Beyond the Bump with Kari Earle, Jenna Quigley, and Elizabeth Vaughn

Strengthening Youth Prevention in Rural Communities (Parts 1 & 2)

In this two‑part conversation, host Tim Rabolt speaks with Lisa Willis Gidley of 4C Health and Dr. Deborah Casper of the University of Alabama to explore what effective youth prevention looks like in rural communities. In the first part, the discussion spans early‑intervention strategies, school partnerships, and evidence‑based curricula with Dr. Deborah Casper. In the second part, the discussion shifts into school‑based behavioral health models with Lisa Willis Gidley. Together, they highlight how rural schools can integrate prevention, treatment, and recovery supports, even with limited resources, while creating youth‑centered spaces, drop‑in centers, and recovery‑oriented environments that strengthen student wellbeing. The contents in this TA resource are those of the author(s) alone and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, JBS International, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Utilizing Peers in Hospital Settings

In this two‑part episode, host Tim Rabolt explores how peers are reshaping care delivery in hospital environments. Part 1 features Lindsay Westbrook and Sean Hopler from Summit Healthcare, who recount early skepticism, breakthrough patient encounters, and the measurable outcomes, like reduced behavioral hold hours, that followed integrating peer support into the emergency department. Part 2 expands the lens with a statewide perspective from Mike Krafick, who shares insights on training peers for clinical settings, addressing stigma, and scaling peer programs across 22 counties. Together, the conversations spotlight both the human stories and the system‑level strategies driving sustainable peer integration. The contents in this TA resource are those of the author(s) alone and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, JBS International, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Community Mental Health Workers

In this episode of Rural Roads, host Tim Rabolt speaks with Eric Schoen from Community Chest in Nevada about the vital role of community health workers in addressing mental health needs in rural areas. They discuss the evolution of services, the impact of community health workers, and the challenges faced in providing care. The contents in this TA resource are those of the author(s) alone and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, JBS International, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Beyond the Bump with Kari Earle, Jenna Quigley, and Elizabeth Vaughn

Join us in this episode as we discuss perinatal behavioral health with RCORP-TA expert leads: Kari Earle, Jenna Quigley, and Elizabeth Vaughn. In this podcast, we thoroughly explore the challenges, potential solutions, and strategies for providing crucial support to individuals throughout the various perinatal periods.  The contents in this TA resource are those of the author(s) alone and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, JBS International, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Transportation Is Medicine

Rural transportation poses a lot of challenges and obstacles, but also some unique opportunities. Theresa Lemus joins the podcast as a guest-host to talk "Transportation Is Medicine" with Valerie Lefler, Executive Director and Founder of Feonix Mobility Rising and Amy Pina, Clinical Director, Coastal Plains Integrated Health. The contents in this TA resource are those of the author(s) alone and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement by, JBS International, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.